Madison Shepherd appointed student-at-large for ODK

The Omicron Delta Kappa honor society has announced the appointment of University of South Carolina student Madison Shepherd as a student-at-large member for the 2010-12 biennium.

The position is a part of the National Society Board that provides visionary guidance and sets policies for Omicron Delta Kappa.

Shepherd is majoring in accounting and international business with a minor in Spanish. She serves as treasurer for her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, and is president of ODK Circle. She also serves on the Carolina Judicial Council as secretary of the Order of Omega Greek leadership honor society and is treasurer of the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity.

She is the daughter of Hilary Sproul and Les Shepherd of Vienna, Va.

The Omicron Delta Kappa Society Inc., a national student leadership honors organization, recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. ODK was founded Dec. 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., by 15 student and faculty leaders. It was the first national college honor society to give recognition for meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities. The society has chapters on more than 300 colleges and universities around the country.